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I accidentally pinched my dad sugar testing needle, what should i do?
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Accidental stick: Tell your parents. Wash your finger well with warm water & soap. Your father needs to think about his medical problems. If he has an diseases that can be transmitted by blood (i.e., like hepatitis) then he needs to contact your family physician to advise & obtain further guidance. Have you had a tetanus shot in the last ten years?
Answered 8/11/2013
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